Measuring device



Sept. 24, 1957 l. R. w'lpp 2,807,168

MEASURING DEVICE Filed May 17, 1954 Ivan R. Wipf IN V EN TOR.

United States Patent MEASURTNG DEVICE Ivan R. Wipf, Freeman, S. Dalr. Application May 17, 1954, Serial No. 430,252 1 Claim. (Cl. 73-427) The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in measuring devices.

An important object of the invention is to provide a semi-cylindrical measuring cup.

Another object of the invention is to provide a semi-- cylindrical receptacle or cup having internal graduations to provide a measuring cup by means of which liquid may be measured for mixing purposes and with a handle projecting outwardly at one end of the cup for conveniently holding and manipulating the same.

Another object is to provide a device of this character of simple and practical construction, which is efficient and reliable in operation, relatively inexpensive to manufacture and otherwise well adapted for the purpose for which the same is intended.

These together with other objects and advantages which will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the device in use for removing liquid or semi-liquid substances from a can;

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the graduations inside the cup; and

Figure 3 is a transverse sectional view taken on a line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Referring now to the drawing in detail wherein for the purpose of illustration I have disclosed a preferred embodiment or the invention, the numeral 5 designates a semi-cylindrical receptacle having outwardly flared Patented Sept. 24, 1957 ice lips 6 and 7 at its longitudinal side edges to form scrapers at each edge thereof to collect measured quantities of substances in the receptacle.

The bottom portion of the receptacle 5 is flattened, as shown at 8 and to which a flat handle 9 is secured by rivets or the like 10 and with one end of the handle projecting outwardly beyond one end portion of the receptacle.

The inside of the receptacle is provided with graduations 11 by means of which the receptacle may be used as a measuring cup.

In the use of the invention the receptacle 5 is inserted inside a can 12 and either of the scrapers 6 or 7 used to scrape material clinging to the walls of the can by moving the receptacle circumferentially thereof. The scraped material is collected inside the receptacle to facilitate removal of measured quantities from the can.

The graduations 11 on the inside of the receptacle 5 enable use thereof as a measuring cup for mixing paints or other substances.

From the foregoing, the construction and operation of the device will be readily understood and further explanation is believed to be unnecessary. However, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction shown and described, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the appended claim.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

In a device of the class described, a semi-cylindrical receptacle having closed end portions and having graduations at the inside thereof to provide a measuring cup, said receptacle having a flat bottom, and a flat handle attached in confronting relation to the flat bottom and extending longitudinally outwardly at one end of the receptacle to hold the receptacle in a horizontal position.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 

